Hardware: Chromebooks or lap tops with WiFi connection
Headphones or earbuds for each student are also recommended so that students can build along with tutorial videos without disturbing other students.
Design Software( All items are free and browser-based)- sign up for free accounts with your Gmail account:
BlocksCAD: https://www.blockscad3d.com/account/login/
BlocksCAD, is a cloud-based 3D modeling tool that encourages users to learn math, computational thinking and coding concepts through visualization and designing models to be 3D printed.
TinkerCAD. https://www.tinkercad.com/
Tutorials: https://www.tinkercad.com/dashboard?type=all&collection=lessons
Tinkercad is a free-of-charge, online 3D modeling program that runs in a web browser. Since it became available in 2011 it has become a popular platform for creating models for 3D printing as well as an entry-level introduction to constructive solid geometry in schools.
Solidworks Apps for Kids https://www.swappsforkids.com/
Login: https://beta.swappsforkids.com/#/
Tutorial Videos https://www.swappsforkids.com/videos/
SOLIDWORKS® Apps for Kids is an ecosystem of apps that break down the design and engineering process into bite-sized tools to create, style, and engineer.
SketchUp https://app.sketchup.com/app#
SketchUp for Schools https://edu.sketchup.com/app
SketchUp is a 3D modeling software that allows users to create and manipulate 3D models of buildings, landscapes, furniture, and other objects. It is commonly used in architecture and woodworking.
Note: While these are functionally the same program, the SketchUp for Schools version includes picture-in-picture tutorials that are easy to follow without needing a second window open for the tutorial.
Onshape https://www.onshape.com/en/
Onshape for Education: https://www.onshape.com/en/education/resources
Onshape is a computer-aided design (CAD) software system, delivered over the Internet via a software as a service (SAAS) model. It makes extensive use of cloud computing, with compute-intensive processing and rendering performed on Internet-based servers, and users are able to interact with the system via a web browser or the iOS and Android app. It is especially useful for engineering design
Slicing Software for 3D Printing(Requires computer)